Malaria

The disease is characterized by recurrent episodes of chills, fever, sweating and anemia.

There are a variety of drugs that can treat malaria. Their effectiveness is dependant on how advanced the disease is and which strain has been caught.

We are currently focused on tackling malaria in Guatemala and India.

Guatemala

The municipality of Ixcan, in Guatemala is one of the most endemic regions in the country for malaria. LEPRA strengthens the national prevention and control methods to reduce the numbers of people affected by malaria. Its main focus is on vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children.

India

Malaria is responsible for 15-25% of child mortality in India, making it one of the major causes of death among children. Many areas in India are endemic, transmission is high and local people are constantly being infected.

LEPRA trains communities to implement preventive measures and encourages people to seek prompt treatment to reduce the burden of this disease among the poorest sector of the population. Health promotion messages can go a long way in the fight against malaria.

You can read more about Malaria from the World Health Organization website.